The holidays can be a great time of year, filled with family, fun and relaxation. But everyone's journey is different, and it might feel like a challenge to stay sober over the holidays – especially if recovery is new to you.

This year, fill your calendar with things that will strengthen your recovery and will give you memories to last a lifetime. Here are a few ideas:

Sober Fun in Rochester, MN

For our clients, alumni and other residents of Rochester, here are a few ideas for sober fun this Holiday season:

For our clients, alumni and other residents of Red Wing, these sober fun activities will keep you busy while adding some Holiday cheer to your day:

Take a history lunch break. Head over to the Goodhue County History Center on December 20th to learn how Minnesotans celebrated Christmas in the 19th century.

Check out the Winter Farmer's Market. Located at Sargent's in Red Wing, grab some fresh produce and support your local community. Better yet? Look up a few recipes to try this Christmas and start buying your ingredients fresh at the market.

Dress up for a play. Check out All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at Sheldon Theatre on December 22nd.

Go to a meeting. You can find meetings in Red Wing by checking the AA meeting list here and the NA meeting list here.

You don’t need a community calendar to find fun sober activities. Get creative and try a few of the ideas below. Better yet? Grab a sober friend or two and make it an event you'll all enjoy!

Go ice skating

Bake Christmas cookies

Go sledding

Try ice fishing

Go geocaching

Spend time volunteering

Hit a meeting

Plan a sober movie night

Plan a sober game night

Go to the movies

Try a yoga class

Have more ideas for sober fun this holiday season? This list is not final! Whether you have a unique idea or know of something happening in your community, let us know so we can add to the list! Contact us here.